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Chemist

Kairarau Matū

Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year

Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year

Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-9 years

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Microbiologists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year

Senior microbiologists usually earn
$75K-$130K per year

Dental Assistant

Kaiāwhina Mahi Niho

Dental assistants help dentists with patient care and running dental practices.

Job opportunities: Good

Social and community services

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New dental assistants usually earn
$49K per year

Experienced dental assistants usually earn
$51K-$62K per year

Caretaker

Kaitautiaki

Caretakers keep places such as schools, apartment blocks and public buildings clean, safe and in good order.

Job opportunities: Poor

Services industries
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Caretakers usually earn
$24-$26 per hour

Welder

Kaihonohono Maitai

Welders make, join and repair metal parts for machinery and equipment using welding techniques.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Manufacturing and technology
Construction and infrastructure

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Welders usually earn
$60K-$65K per year

Boilermakers (specialised welders) can earn
$105K-$125K per year

Biosecurity Officer

Āpiha Ao Koiora

Biosecurity officers check areas of land for harmful animals or plants and arrange for, or help with, pest destruction and control.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services
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Biosecurity officers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year

Biosecurity officers with more responsibility can earn
$100K per year

Pet Groomer

Kaiwhakapaipai Mōkai

Pet groomers clean, trim and shape the hair and nails of animals in salons, mobile grooming vans and pet shops.

Job opportunities: Good

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Pet groomers usually earn
$24-$30 per hour

Fashion Designer

Kaihoahoa Kākahu

Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Junior fashion designers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year

Experienced fashion designers usually earn
$50K-$160K per year

Production Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Whakaputa

Production managers organise and control the production process in a factory. They ensure that products are made to the right specifications and are ready on time and within budget.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Production managers usually earn
$80K-$150K per year

Medical Physicist

Kaiahupūngao Whakaora

Medical physicists help plan radiation treatment for patients, check and monitor radiation equipment, and develop new treatment techniques.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 8 years

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Medical physicists usually earn
$65K-$118K per year

Experienced medical physicists usually earn
$122K-$161K per year

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